LG · OLED
OLED B9
A 2019 4K OLED series with the α7 Gen2 processor, Dolby Vision, HDMI 2.1 and 40 W speakers, in 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes.
Model history · 4 models, 2016–2019
- Sizes
- 55–77″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 4 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Both reviewers praise deep blacks, colour and detail for the price. What Hi-Fi? likes the upscaling but finds weaker detail at light and dark extremes and mildly muffled sound. RTINGS highlights wide viewing angles and low gaming lag, while noting limited HDR brightness, colour adjustment needs and visible banding in some gradients.
From whathifi.com and rtings.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- HDR extras
- Advanced HDR by Technicolor also supported
- Picture processing
- AI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping
- Motion handling
- Native 120Hz (RTINGS); exact LG France 55-inch sheet confirms 4K HFR at 120fps over HDMI and USB. Original UK and Austrian sheets retain the launch wording that HDMI HFR would be enabled by update.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 55, 65, 77″
- Largest size
- 77″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2. RTINGS' original test lacked an HDMI 2.1 source and did not measure 4K 120Hz input.
- Game features
- HDMI VRR and ALLM. RTINGS records G-Sync Compatible firmware support in its June 2020 update; this is a later feature, rather than a launch-day capability. No FreeSync support is claimed.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α7 Gen2 Intelligent Processor
- Speakers
- 40 W, 2.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding; RTINGS confirms eARC Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough to compatible receivers.
- Casting
- Apple AirPlay 2; regional maker sheets include this later feature
- Software updates
- First sale retained at year precision because no exact maker on-sale month was established by the bounded source search.
- USB
- Three USB ports, two rear and one side
- Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN port
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output; headphone output also fitted
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mm. Exact PLA regional LG sheets fill missing UK size measurements.
- Stand
- 55″ and 65″ stand width 559 mm; 77″ with stand 1723 × 1043 × 270 mm
- VESA pattern
- 55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm
- In the box
- Magic Remote and power cable; UK 65-inch sheet lists two AA batteries
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 55″ | OLED55B9PLA | 18.9 kg |
| 65″ | OLED65B9PLA | 25.2 kg |
| 77″ | OLED77B9PLA | 26.7 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- OLED pixel dimming
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM
Cons
- No HDR10+ support
- G-Sync compatibility required a post-launch firmware update
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–77″ | OLED | – | HDR10, HLG | 0 of 4 | my Home Screen | Jun 2017 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | 2022 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | Aug 2023 |
Previous model: OLED B8. Newer model: OLED BX.
Sources
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled65b9pla
- lg.com/fr/tv-barres-de-son/oled/oled55b9pla
- lg.com/se/tv-soundbars/oled/oled55b9pla
- lg.com/se/tv-soundbars/oled/oled65b9pla
- lg.com/at/tv-soundbars/oled/oled77b9pla
- lg.com/global/newsroom/news/media-entertainment-solution/lg-kicks-off-global-ro…
- whathifi.com/reviews/lg-oled65b9pla
- rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/b9-oled
